Bourbon-Cherry Seltzers

Bourbon-Cherry Seltzers

Burris, Ken

Provided by: EatingWell

25 mins total 25 mins prep 334 calories/serving Full Screen

Servings

Homemade cherry-infused bourbon (or rum) is the base for this adult seltzer. The bourbon syrup from the cherries is sweet, but if you like a sweeter cocktail, use ginger ale in place of the seltzer.

Ingredients

• 1 cup bourbon, such as Maker’s Mark, or dark rum
• 3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 cups whole fresh cherries, stems left on
• 16 ounces (2 cups) seltzer water

Directions

• 1. Microwave bourbon (or rum) and brown sugar in a microwave-safe dish until hot, about 1 minute. (Alternatively, heat in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot.) Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pack cherries into a small jar and pour the hot liquid over them; gently press on the cherries to make sure they are submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 week or up to 1 month.
• 2. To prepare seltzers: Fill four 12-ounce rocks glasses with ice, add 11/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) cherry-infused bourbon (or rum) to each glass and top with about 4 ounces (1/2 cup) seltzer each. Garnish with 2 or 3 whole Bourbon Cherries. (Refrigerate the remaining Bourbon Cherries for up to 1 month.)
• To Make Ahead: Store the bourbon cherries (Step 1) in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

• Filed under:
• Fruit,
• American,
• Easy,
• 30 Minute,
• Vegetarian,
• Gluten Free,
• Healthy,
• Appetizer,
• Alcoholic Beverage,
• Spring,
• Summer,
• Fourth of July,
• Housewarming,
• Entertaining

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